Shani Stotra
"Om namah krushnaya neelaya shiti-kan nibhaya cha l
Namah kalagni rupaya krutantaya cha vai namah ll
Namo nirmans dehaya deerghashtrujataya cha l
Namo vishalanetraya shushkodar Bhayakrite ll
namo pushkalagatraaay sthoolaromne-ath vai namah ll
Namo deerghaya shushkaya kala-damshtra namostu te l
Namaste kotarakshaaay durnarik shoulder shayay namah
ll Namo ghoray raudray bhishanay kapaline
l Namaste sarva-bhakshaya balee-mukha namostu
te l Surya-putra namaste stu bhaskara bhaya-daya cha
ll Adho-drushte namaste stu samvartaka namostu
tel Namo manda-gate tubhyam nistrim-shaya namustute
Il Tapasa dagdha- dehaya nitya yoga-rataya cha
l Nomo nityam n kshaudhartay atriptay cha vai namah
ll Gynana-chakshaurnamaste kashya-patma-jasuvave
l Tushto dadasi vai rajyam rushto harasi tat ksanat
Il Deva-sura manushyashcha sidha-vidya-dharo-ragah
l Tvaya vilo-kita sarve nasham yamti samu-latah ll"
Shani Stotra is an ancient prayer to Lord Shani, the Hindu deity connected with the planet Saturn. Hindus believe that Saturn can bring both good and difficult times based on people's past actions. People say Shani Stotra to seek the blessings and protection of Lord Shani, with the aim of reducing the adverse effects of Saturn in their lives.
Stotra is made up of verses and hymns. People read it with love and honesty to make Lord Shani happy and make the difficult things caused by the impact of Saturn less difficult. Saturday is considered a special day to worship Shani, so people often chant Shani Stotra. By saying this prayer, people believe that they can be on the good side of Lord Shani and receive help to solve problems and difficult times.
Shani Stotra is often written in Sanskrit, an ancient language used in Hindu writings. Although the original text is in Sanskrit, there are many versions in many different languages so that it can be understood by more people. Many people choose to recite the Stotra in their own language, feeling more connected to the prayers and allowing more people to participate.
The verses in the Shani Stotra talk a lot about the qualities of Lord Shani, like the importance of being patient, disciplined and living a good life. People who believe in this prayer express their love and ask for Lord Shani's kindness, promising to do better and follow the good path. Stotra is a way to ask for help from higher powers to control what happens in life.
So, Shani Stotra is a special prayer in the Hindu faith dedicated to Lord Shani, the god of the planet Saturn. By saying this prayer, people hope to make Lord Shani happy and seek His blessings, guidance and protection from the effects of Saturn. It is a prayer filled with love, highlighting how patience, discipline and the right lifestyle can lead to a peaceful and balanced life.
